Hugh Jackman is to begin work next month on the eagerly-awaited 'X-Men' spinoff 'Wolverine'.
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the actor has completed work on the Baz Luhrmann film 'Australia' and will begin filming 'Wolverine' in January.
The film is a prequel to Wolverine's adventures in the 'X-Men' movies and will focus on the character's origins.
'Wolverine' is due in cinemas in May 2009.
